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R909 XAO

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,825 mi
Last recorded148,825 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 XAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 148,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 142,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 138,664 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 138,664 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 133,427 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 129,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 129,125 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 125,592 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 122,751 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

gearbox rear mounting worn and excessive play

Fail 24 Jun 2008 115,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 115,798 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 110,126 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 110,126 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 98,124 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 98,124 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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R909 XAO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 113,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R909 XAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R909 XAO registered?

R909 XAO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R909 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 XAO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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